thoroughly

adv.

1. 非常；极其；彻底；完全
   very much; completely
   1. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
      我们玩得痛快极了。
   2. I'm thoroughly confused.
      我完全给搞糊涂了。
   3. a thoroughly professional performance
      地道的专业表演
2. 彻底；仔细；缜密
   completely and with great attention to detail
   1. Wash the fruit thoroughly before use.
      把水果仔细清洗过后再用。
   2. The work had not been done very thoroughly.
      这工作做得不太认真。

1. ADJ-GRADED (行为、活动)详细的，全面的，彻底的
   A thorough action or activity is one that is done very carefully and in a detailed way so that nothing is forgotten.
   1. We are making a thorough investigation...
      我们正在进行彻底调查。
   2. This very thorough survey goes back to 1784...
      这个非常全面的调查可追溯到 1784 年。
   3. How thorough is the assessment?
      这个评估详细到什么程度？
2. ADJ-GRADED (人)仔细的，严谨的
   Someone who is thorough is always very careful in their work, so that nothing is forgotten.
   1. Martin would be a good judge, I thought. He was calm and thorough...
      我想，马丁将会是个优秀的法官，他做事沉稳，头脑严谨。
   2. The men were expert, thorough and careful.
      那些人业务精通，作风严谨，态度认真。
3. ADJ 完全的，绝对的(用来强调程度)
   Thorough is used to emphasize the great degree or extent of something.
   1. I was a thorough little academic snob...
      我那时是个目空一切、自以为是的小学术愤青。
   2. We regard the band as a thorough shambles.
      我们认为那个乐队一塌糊涂。

1. The whole issue was thoroughly aired at the meeting.
   在会上完全公开了整个问题。
2. Once ashore, the vessel was thoroughly inspected.
   船只刚一靠岸就接受了彻底检查。
3. Heat the curry thoroughly and serve it on a bed of rice.
   把咖喱热透后浇在米饭上。
4. With a thick mist now blanketing the trees, I got thoroughly lost.
   此时浓雾笼罩着林木，我彻底迷路了。
5. Sorry, I'm just thoroughly browned off.
   抱歉，我只是烦透了。
6. Jean was thoroughly cheesed off by the whole affair
   琼对整件事情彻底绝望了。
7. Doctors examine their patients thoroughly in order to make a correct diagnosis.
   为了作出准确的诊断，医生会对病人进行彻底的检查。
8. My mood this year is for a cosy, nice and thoroughly wholesome Christmas.
   我今年想过一个温馨、愉快并且绝对健康的圣诞节。
9. Wash the leeks thoroughly and allow them to drain.
   彻底清洗韭葱，再沥去水分。
10. Firm more soil over the roots and water thoroughly.
    在根上再多培些土，用水浇透。
11. Make sure that your tiles are thoroughly grouted and sealed.
    要确保这些瓷砖经过彻底灌浆并且密封好。
12. The police have questioned him thoroughly, and he'll be on his guard
    警方已经对他进行了详细的盘问，因此他会保持戒备心理。
13. Both of them, I may say, are thoroughly reliable men.
    可以说，他俩都是绝对可靠的人。
14. Wash your face thoroughly with a mild soap and warm water.
    用刺激性不强的肥皂和热水把脸彻底洗干净。
15. A quick stir will mix them thoroughly
    迅速搅拌可使它们充分混合。
16. He's not the thoroughly outgoing character you'd predict, although he has his moments.
    虽然他也有活泼的时候，但他并非如你所想的那么外向。
17. The political system has become thoroughly outmoded.
    这一政治体制已经完全落伍了。
18. He said he hoped the Swiss authorities would investigate the case thoroughly and without prejudice.
    他说希望瑞士当局会彻底地、不带任何偏见地调查这个案件。
19. Wash your hands thoroughly with hot soapy water before handling any food.
    在拿吃的之前，用热肥皂水把手好好地洗干净。
20. The government is determined to spare no effort in investigating this case thoroughly
    政府决定不遗余力地彻底调查这个案子。
21. Always thaw pastry thoroughly
    每次都要保证油酥面团彻底解冻。
22. I've gotten my feet thoroughly soaked and feel frozen through and through
    我双脚湿透，感觉都冻到骨头里了。
23. Thoroughly brush teeth and gums twice daily
    每天两次彻底刷净牙齿和牙龈。
24. Unload everything from the boat and clean it thoroughly
    把所有东西从船上卸下来，然后把船彻底清理一下。
25. Ian Trimmer is corrupt and thoroughly venal.
    伊恩·特里默贪污受贿，是个彻头彻尾的贪官。
26. He was surprised to find his room thoroughly cleaned and everything arranged in perfect order.
    他惊奇地发现房间被彻底打扫了，一切都布置得井井有条。
27. If you want me to put your case forcibly, you must brief me thoroughly beforehand.
    要是你想让我把你的案子处理得有说服力，你先得原原本本地向我介绍情况。
28. Public attention is thoroughly aroused as to its importance.
    此事的重要性已引起了公众的充分注意。
29. He has illustrated this sentiment thoroughly in a drama.
    他在一出戏剧里充分地表现了这种感情。
30. They determined to inquire thoroughly into the matter.
    他们决定彻底调查这件事。

adv

1. in an exhaustive manner
   1. we searched the files thoroughly

   Synonym:    exhaustively

2. completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly')
   1. he was soundly defeated
   2. we beat him good

   Synonym:    soundlygood